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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
1
Glenwood Opinion reprints Broadfield and McClure on precocious children. It argues many types exist and missteps by parents harm development. Active, gifted youngsters need restraint and physical activity, while others with frail constitutions require gradual mental growth and country life to build lasting health.
The American Industries describes Fried Krupp Actiengesellschaft in Essen Germany as administering a vast industrial estate for 100000 people. It notes 16000 houses 108 supply stores 82 other institutions and 12 aid funds all within one element of a governing system. It highlights that 30000 wage earners earn eight dollars weekly and receive housing meals clothing education insurance and pensions while the enterprise is profitable.
Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee school, opposes colored people owning newspapers. He states he fears newspapers worsen race feelings by highlighting oppression and difficulties, warning such coverage could sour the race.
A Chicago man laughed during a meal and choked on a piece of meat, underscores the risk of excessive mirth at table. The report notes that calm, pleasant conversation aids digestion, but cautions against overly boisterous humor at meals.
A historic note recalls 1811 comet blamed for weather and various events, with modern thought attributing such ties to sunspots. The piece contrasts past superstition with current understanding, suggesting weather is driven by solar activity rather than celestial omens.
A man is declared sane by Virginia courts and insane by New York courts. The question asks under what authority such a person can be deemed insane in New York at the times he would be in that state, implying recognition of differing legal standards or interstate enforcement of mental status determinations.
Reports from ninety four county superintendents show 421 schools closed for lack of teachers on Oct 1 1907 and 183 more closed last year. 412 unemployed teachers exist with 117 willing to take posts with suitable pay and housing. Salaries have risen but not with living costs, and many districts moving to yearly contracts. Des Moines clearing houses propose certificates to protect banks and depositors while urging 60 day withdrawal notices. Iowa National Guard plans firm minimum strength, and anti saloon league eyed to push enforcement in Davenport. Auditor Carroll says Iowa deposits remain safe if public stays calm. Governor Cummins invites ministerial leaders to discuss enforcing the mulct law and Davenport saloon situation. Insurance firms weigh nonparticipating policies. Iowa resists a full brigade federal grading unless required.
A physician cites the English entail law giving most property to the firstborn as logically sound. He argues the firstborn is typically strongest in mind and body, noting famous figures from history and literature such as Marie Corelli, Joseph Chamberlain, Lord Kitchener, and Dante as examples of early-born excellence. He also reflects on love waning over time in married life.
An elderly Rutherford College resident praises Sloan's Liniment for fighting paralysis and other ailments. Mr. James I Abernethy reports remarkable results from eight years of medical use, noting a brick mason with near total arm paralysis improved and now works hard and praises the remedy daily. He intends to boost sales locally.
A citizen recalls a Distinguished Visitors speech and notes the occasion was to give three cheers and sing The Star Spangled Banner. The piece ends with a promotional jab for Iron Defiance Starch promising proper stiffness and easier laundry with less wear.
An anxious mother questions Gotrox's seriousness while a daughter defends him. The ad promises a fair trial for both hot and cold starching with Defiance. If not satisfied with performance, return for a money back guarantee from your grocer.
A brief joke sketches Jones as the most prominent member of a golf club for paying his dues. The line plays on expectations about golf skill vs. financial commitment. A side note mentions a singe binder and a factory in Peoria Illinois, with finishing being a hard task for a lazy man.
A historical recipe note describes stewed winter pears quince apples prunes rhubarb and cranberries served as luncheon desserts. It includes sugar water stewing times and optional lemon peel cloves and cinnamon plus a yeast-raised bun recipe for a sweet bread accompaniment.
A historical jelly recipe blends a peck of Siberian crabapples with four quarts of cranberries and water to softness. Strain juice, heat then add four cups sugar, boil 20 to 30 minutes, bottle with paraffin. Claims a tinted jelly great with poultry and meats and advises sunlit day cooking.
A forgotten silver pin with oriental filigree was cleaned by boiling in hot water and baking soda for about fifteen minutes. After boiling, the piece was scrubbed with soap and a brush and turned a lovely dull silver tone. Longer boiling or more soda could have made it brighter.
A historical recipe instructs to boil sugar and molasses then add barberries. Add pears or apples after 15 minutes, cook until soft, skim barberries, then return them and boil to finish. It specifies using twice as many pears or apples as barberries and three fourths as much sweetening.
A fragmented instructive note advises saving seeds from grape fruit and sowing them in a table jardiniere or pot. It promises a future green center for the table after about three weeks with careful watering.
A first person reminiscence recalls a summer spent among the Thousand Islands. The speaker mentions friends Larry Me Gasey and Denny Faith, money earned, and hunting for a land to visit before vacation ends. The tone suggests a casual, lively recollection of island setting and social plans.
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